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Teaching the Arts in the Primary Curriculum

by Susan Ogier, Suzy Tutchell ...

Series series Exploring the Primary Curriculum
Learning in the arts does not fit in with simple, conventional methodologies for teaching and assessing in the traditional sense, but it has an immense power to transform children’s understanding of the world around them, and their lives. Many jobs, currently and of the future, will demand the skills that learning in the arts will develop.This book brings Arts Education sharply into focus as a ... Read more

£20.69

Learning in the arts does not fit in with simple, conventional methodologies for teaching and assessing in the traditional sense, but it has an immense power to transform children’s understanding of the world around them, and their lives. Many jobs, currently and of the future, will demand the skills that learning in the arts will develop.This book brings Arts Education sharply into focus as a
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Reading Planet - The Hungry Giraffes - Gold: Comet Street Kids

by Charlotte Guillain, Adam Guillain ...

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.In the African savannah, Tess, Finn, Rav and Asha meet a herd of worried giraffes. It’s hot and dry, and they can’t find any high leaves to munch. Can the Comet Street Kids find food for these ... Read more

£3.99

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.In the African savannah, Tess, Finn, Rav and Asha meet a herd of worried giraffes. It’s hot and dry, and they can’t find any high leaves to munch. Can the Comet Street Kids find food for these
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Reading Teachers

Nurturing Reading for Pleasure

Edited by Teresa Cremin, Helen Hendry, Lucy Rodriguez Leon, Natalia Kucirkova ...

This engaging text offers primary school educators a principled way forward on their mission to nurture the life-changing habit of reading in childhood. Informed and inspiring, Reading Teachers accessibly demonstrates how teachers who are motivated, engaged and reflective readers themselves, can develop new understandings of reading for pleasure and make a difference to young learners.Drawing on a ... Read more

£26.99

This engaging text offers primary school educators a principled way forward on their mission to nurture the life-changing habit of reading in childhood. Informed and inspiring, Reading Teachers accessibly demonstrates how teachers who are motivated, engaged and reflective readers themselves, can develop new understandings of reading for pleasure and make a difference to young learners.Drawing on a
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Reading Planet - All at Sea - Turquoise: Comet Street Kids ePub

by Charlotte Guillain, Adam Guillain ...

Finn and Rav are finding out about explorers at the museum. Suddenly, they are transported back in time to some sailors who are lost! The boys try to figure out how to help them, but it isn't easy. Will they eventually find their way? All at Sea is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly ... Read more

£3.49

Finn and Rav are finding out about explorers at the museum. Suddenly, they are transported back in time to some sailors who are lost! The boys try to figure out how to help them, but it isn't easy. Will they eventually find their way? All at Sea is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly
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15-Minute STEM Book 2

More quick, creative science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities for 5-11-year-olds

by Emily Hunt ...

Emily Hunt's 15-Minute STEM Book 2: More quick, creative science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities for 5-11-year-olds offers a stimulating selection of easy-to-resource STEM activities designed to engage and inspire young learners.Like most teachers and parents, you probably recognise STEM as being an important priority area for modern education. You may, however, be wondering ... Read more

£11.06

Emily Hunt's 15-Minute STEM Book 2: More quick, creative science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities for 5-11-year-olds offers a stimulating selection of easy-to-resource STEM activities designed to engage and inspire young learners.Like most teachers and parents, you probably recognise STEM as being an important priority area for modern education. You may, however, be wondering
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Reading Planet - The Author Visit - Gold: Comet Street Kids

by Charlotte Guillain, Adam Guillain ...

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.It’s World Book Day at school! Finn can’t wait, especially as his favourite author will be visiting the school. But when the day arrives, Finn is too nervous to speak to the author. Will he get ... Read more

£3.99

Comet Street Kids reading books follow the adventures of Rav, Asha, Tess and Finn, four of the residents of Comet Street. There are 72 exciting stories in the series that children won't be able to put down.It’s World Book Day at school! Finn can’t wait, especially as his favourite author will be visiting the school. But when the day arrives, Finn is too nervous to speak to the author. Will he get
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Teaching Creative and Critical Thinking in Schools

by Helen Lewis, Russell Grigg ...

How do we encourage children to think deeply about the world in which they live?Research-based and highly practical, this book provides guidance on how to develop creative and critical thinking through your classroom teaching.Key coverage includes:· Classroom-ready ideas to stimulate high-order thinking· How to think critically and creatively across all areas of the curriculum· Case studies from ... Read more

£23.75

How do we encourage children to think deeply about the world in which they live?Research-based and highly practical, this book provides guidance on how to develop creative and critical thinking through your classroom teaching.Key coverage includes:· Classroom-ready ideas to stimulate high-order thinking· How to think critically and creatively across all areas of the curriculum· Case studies from
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Reading Planet - Lila Scamp and the Dragon's Wish - Turquoise: Galaxy

by Pip Jones ...

Illustrated by Dave Williams ...

Series series Rising Stars Reading Planet
Lila and Barney are helping Queen Cassie to prepare for the Whispering Wood Waltz but they can't believe their eyes when they find a large, miserable dragon sitting on their flowerbeds! Can Lila find a way to cheer up Dot the dragon and still be home in time for the waltz?Lila Scamp and the Dragon's Wish is part of the Galaxy range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy offers a rich collection ... Read more

£3.49

Lila and Barney are helping Queen Cassie to prepare for the Whispering Wood Waltz but they can't believe their eyes when they find a large, miserable dragon sitting on their flowerbeds! Can Lila find a way to cheer up Dot the dragon and still be home in time for the waltz?Lila Scamp and the Dragon's Wish is part of the Galaxy range from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Galaxy offers a rich collection
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Reading Planet - Pop In - Pink A: Comet Street Kids ePub

by Charlotte Guillain, Adam Guillain ...

Series series Rising Stars Reading Planet
It's playtime at school and the pupils from Miss Lock's class keep popping into the classroom to get something. Will Miss Lock ever get a rest? Pop In is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of ... Read more

£1.99

It's playtime at school and the pupils from Miss Lock's class keep popping into the classroom to get something. Will Miss Lock ever get a rest? Pop In is part of the Comet Street Kids range of books from Rising Stars Reading Planet. Comet Street Kids is an action-packed character series with highly decodable books for Pink A to White band. Children will love experiencing the amazing adventures of
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Put A Wet Paper Towel on It

The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools

by Lee Parkinson, Adam Parkinson ...

Preorder the new Mr Ps book 'How to Survive the School Year' – out 29/08/24THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).‘'Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.' The TimesHave you ever ... Read more

£4.99

Preorder the new Mr Ps book 'How to Survive the School Year' – out 29/08/24THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).‘'Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.' The TimesHave you ever
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Seven Myths About Education

by Daisy Christodoulou ...

In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers ... Read more

£26.99

In this controversial new book, Daisy Christodoulou offers a thought-provoking critique of educational orthodoxy. Drawing on her recent experience of teaching in challenging schools, she shows through a wide range of examples and case studies just how much classroom practice contradicts basic scientific principles. She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers
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How to Survive the School Year

An essential guide for stressed-out grown-ups

by Lee Parkinson, Adam Parkinson ...

Let the Sunday Times bestselling authors and hosts of Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) lead you through the school year…Does the phrase ‘back to school’ fill you with dread? Or does it bring delight … until you see the size of your September to-do list? Can you really be expected to keep track of next Thursday’s swimming, spelling and singing club? Not to mention the PTA-sponsored bounce!From the autumn ... Read more

£3.99

Let the Sunday Times bestselling authors and hosts of Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast) lead you through the school year…Does the phrase ‘back to school’ fill you with dread? Or does it bring delight … until you see the size of your September to-do list? Can you really be expected to keep track of next Thursday’s swimming, spelling and singing club? Not to mention the PTA-sponsored bounce!From the autumn
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Flute Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Flute (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play flute with our easy flute lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free flute videos for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along. Also includes music score and flute animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome. I heart this book. Check it out, it is awesome!" - Brittany, DeRidder LA [sheetmusicplus]Progressive ... Read more

£4.49

Teach yourself how to play flute with our easy flute lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free flute videos for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along. Also includes music score and flute animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome. I heart this book. Check it out, it is awesome!" - Brittany, DeRidder LA [sheetmusicplus]Progressive
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PRESCHOOL - Sight Word Flash Cards

A Vocabulary List for PreSchoolers

by Adele Jones ...

Series series Teach Your Child to Read
These sight word flash cards include 40 Pre-School (or Pre-Primer) level sight words that all school aged children should know!Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words or even Star words.These flash cards make it fun and easy to practice reading with your child anywhere you go. They have been designed especially for the kindle and ... Read more

£0.64

These sight word flash cards include 40 Pre-School (or Pre-Primer) level sight words that all school aged children should know!Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words or even Star words.These flash cards make it fun and easy to practice reading with your child anywhere you go. They have been designed especially for the kindle and
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Closing the Vocabulary Gap

by Alex Quigley ...

As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap?In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the increased demands of an academic curriculum and how closing the vocabulary gap between our ‘word poor’ and ... Read more

£17.99

As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap?In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the increased demands of an academic curriculum and how closing the vocabulary gap between our ‘word poor’ and
... Read more
Electronic Keyboard Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Keyboard (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy electronic keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"What an amazing book! I recently bought it for my son and he ... Read more

£4.49

Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy electronic keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"What an amazing book! I recently bought it for my son and he
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The British Betrayal of Childhood

Challenging Uncomfortable Truths and Bringing About Change

by Al Aynsley-Green ...

With provocative insight and based on an illustrious 40-year career in public office, Sir Al Aynsley-Green demands to know why outcomes for the UK’s children for health, education, social care, youth justice and poverty remain among the worst in the developed world. He draws global comparisons and offers astute observations of the realities of being a young person in Britain today, to show how ... Read more

£19.79

With provocative insight and based on an illustrious 40-year career in public office, Sir Al Aynsley-Green demands to know why outcomes for the UK’s children for health, education, social care, youth justice and poverty remain among the worst in the developed world. He draws global comparisons and offers astute observations of the realities of being a young person in Britain today, to show how
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Planning in the Moment with Young Children

A Practical Guide for Early Years Practitioners and Parents

by Anna Ephgrave ...

Young children live in the here and now. If adults are to make a real difference to their learning they need to seize the moments when children first show curiosity, and support their next steps immediately. This book embraces the concept of planning "in the moment" and emphasises the critical role of the adult in promoting child-led learning, giving early years practitioners the confidence and ... Read more

£25.19

Young children live in the here and now. If adults are to make a real difference to their learning they need to seize the moments when children first show curiosity, and support their next steps immediately. This book embraces the concept of planning "in the moment" and emphasises the critical role of the adult in promoting child-led learning, giving early years practitioners the confidence and
... Read more
Italian Lesson 2: Colors & Shapes

by Anthony Sparisci ...

Series series Easy-Peasy Italian for Kids Series
These flashcard books are designed with large, engaging pictures to help your little one learn Italian - one fun, easy lesson at a time. In this lesson, we focus on learning colors & shapes. The "Learn Colors" and "Learn Shapes" sections have everything you need to teach your child Italian Colors and Shapes including: - The English word - A large picture of the color or shape - The Italian word ... Read more

£0.89

These flashcard books are designed with large, engaging pictures to help your little one learn Italian - one fun, easy lesson at a time. In this lesson, we focus on learning colors & shapes. The "Learn Colors" and "Learn Shapes" sections have everything you need to teach your child Italian Colors and Shapes including: - The English word - A large picture of the color or shape - The Italian word
... Read more
Year One in Action

A Month-by-Month Guide to Taking Early Years Pedagogy into KS1

by Anna Ephgrave ...

Children are ‘hard-wired’ to learn and they learn best by being active and autonomous – exploring, discovering, creating and taking risks, in other words, by playing. However, formal, subject specific lessons and a focus on data, targets and unrealistic expectations are causing young children to be bored and stressed and this is stifling their learning. Year One in Action reveals the remarkable ... Read more

£28.79

Children are ‘hard-wired’ to learn and they learn best by being active and autonomous – exploring, discovering, creating and taking risks, in other words, by playing. However, formal, subject specific lessons and a focus on data, targets and unrealistic expectations are causing young children to be bored and stressed and this is stifling their learning. Year One in Action reveals the remarkable
... Read more
The Golden Horsemen of Baghdad

by Saviour Pirotta ...

Illustrated by Freya Hartas ...

Series series Flashbacks
Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure.Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent ... Read more

£4.04

Written by bestselling author Saviour Pirotta, this fast-paced story is set in the Islamic Golden Age when Baghdad was the largest and most dazzling city in the world. Perfect for fans of thrilling adventure.Thirteen-year-old Jabir is hoping to save his family from being made homeless by finding work in Baghdad. Famished after his long journey to the city, Jabir is caught stealing bread and sent
... Read more
Observing Children with Attachment Difficulties in School

A Tool for Identifying and Supporting Emotional and Social Difficulties in Children Aged 5-11

by Helen Worrall, Sian Templeton, Netty Roberts, Ann Frost, Eleanor Durrant, Jane Fain, Cathy Mills, Kim S. Golding ...

Emotional difficulties in children aged 5-11 can display themselves in a range of different behaviours, and it is important for staff in schools to be able to identify and address these problems, and to provide appropriate help.This easy-to-use tool provides an observation checklist which enables staff to identify behavioural patterns in children with social and emotional difficulties, analyse the ... Read more

£18.17

Emotional difficulties in children aged 5-11 can display themselves in a range of different behaviours, and it is important for staff in schools to be able to identify and address these problems, and to provide appropriate help.This easy-to-use tool provides an observation checklist which enables staff to identify behavioural patterns in children with social and emotional difficulties, analyse the
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Understanding and Using Educational Theories

by Karl Aubrey, Alison Riley ...

This textbook gives readers a clear overview of a selection of the most influential thinkers on education in the last hundred year, including established names (Vygotsky, Bruner, Dewey), more recent thinkers (Freire, hooks, Claxton) and other key names whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and learning. This second edition includes new chapters on Albert Bandura, Dylan Wiliam and ... Read more

£16.82

This textbook gives readers a clear overview of a selection of the most influential thinkers on education in the last hundred year, including established names (Vygotsky, Bruner, Dewey), more recent thinkers (Freire, hooks, Claxton) and other key names whose writing has helped shaped our views on teaching and learning. This second edition includes new chapters on Albert Bandura, Dylan Wiliam and
... Read more
Making Every Primary Lesson Count

Six principles to support great teaching and learning (Making Every Lesson Count series)

by Jo Payne ...

Series series Making Every Lesson Count series
InMaking Every Primary Lesson Count: Six Principles to Support Great Teaching and Learning, full-time primary teachers Jo Payne and Mel Scott share evidence-informed practice and gimmick-free advice for ensuring that every lesson makes a difference for young learners. Writing in the engaging style of Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby's award-winning Making Every Lesson Count, the book is underpinned ... Read more

£8.45

InMaking Every Primary Lesson Count: Six Principles to Support Great Teaching and Learning, full-time primary teachers Jo Payne and Mel Scott share evidence-informed practice and gimmick-free advice for ensuring that every lesson makes a difference for young learners. Writing in the engaging style of Shaun Allison and Andy Tharby's award-winning Making Every Lesson Count, the book is underpinned
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